Jaci78
Kenyan looking for information about Belgium
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About me
Kenyan
Lives in Blankenberge, Flanders
Speaks English Nederlands
Registration: 04 January 2021
Foreigners buying property in Belgium by kezz
Hi all.I'm a Nigerian with an F card, married to a Belgian. Can we buy a house together assuming we both have good steady jobs and income. My husband is of the opinion that I can only be allowed to buy properties if i have Nationality. I think he's ...
@KezzDont hesitate and no one should put doubts in your head. I bought a house with my husband 10 years ago and I only had an Annex 20 ( can’t remember exactly but went to city hall every month to renew) The bank looked at both of our salaries ... Read More
Unemployment benefits for a belgian by ABS25
Hello all. I want to ask if someone resigns from a CDI contract(with the reason to look for a new job related to his skills) or ends a CDI mutually with his employer, can he still ask for unemployment benefits while he is looking for a new/next job ...
@ABS25 when i left my job i had a 1.5 before i could start my opleiding so what i did in the meantime was some interim jobs. Yes! They didnt pay after the 6 weeks i got full unemployment benefits till i finished my opleiding. Read More
Unemployment benefits for a belgian by ABS25
Hello all. I want to ask if someone resigns from a CDI contract(with the reason to look for a new job related to his skills) or ends a CDI mutually with his employer, can he still ask for unemployment benefits while he is looking for a new/next job ...
My experience, i ended my contract with an agreement with my employer, reason being i wanted to study.RVA called me for an interview to explain and have proof of supporting documents After the interview, some months later they gave me a penalty of ... Read More
Samenwonen with illegal by kezz
I have been 'illegal' in Belgium since 2012. Met a Belgian in 2018.He proposed early this year.We now want to do a legal cohabitation before wedding later.What are my chances of getting my residency if we pass the 'real relationship test'?.And it is ...
@kezz I was in exact situation in 2014 and it all turned out fine.You have proof of 5 years relation, i had 6 months only 1st got a negative Appealed and luckily by the time i heard from the court (negative) i had proof of one year living in the ... Read More
I was not issued an orange card by thebluestoneinc
i Put in for a legal cohabitation with my e.u partner,I was not given an orange card..was only given a paper that has a bsn number,I have been approved. I have been scheduled for an apointment in may,would I be getting an orange card or the 5 ...
Have you had police control to confirm you live in that address?Have you taken all the proof they need?Have you gone for interrogation, where you Abd your partner are interviewed separately?If you have done all that and you got a positive report ... Read More
Travel to UK with Belgium F Card ? by shaf2018
Hi All, Can someone travel to UK from Belgium using a Belgium F card without a UK visa? Or will need to apply for Visa?
The last time I had an F card I was travelling with my Belgian partner and son. I was denied entry I needed a visa. Beat apply for one and it’s free. Read More
Flight companies who accept residence permit with family member by zara zara41
HiI hear different stories about flight companies.Some people tell me that its possible to travel between Schengzn countries if you have a F-card or residence permit, as a european family member.Does anyone have experience with the different flight ...
I travelled to my country several times with my F card without any problems. At customs you have to give both your F card and PP. Within Schengen travelled with F card but was advised to always carry my PP with me. Read More
Family Reunification Visa when non EU citizen w/work offer by GrimJason
Hello!As a non EU citizen, I have been offered a full time position in Belgium. When asked about the visa, it was suggested that we could proceed with the family reunification visa as my wife is an EU citizen from Spain as well as my young children ...
I have recently found out that some people have had their family reunification visas denied and were told to leave the country. The reason of being denied were because the EU citizen (my wife in my situation) either did not have employment or did ... Read More
Getting F+ card instead of F card by Guest726712
Hello everyone. I hope all are good. I want to describe my situation and know if there is a possibility of getting F+ card instead of F card. So, i have been in belgium since november 2017. Currently i have 5th card A which expires on 31st October ...
Some city halls will send you a letter. My city hall sent me a letter to go renew my card. It was 2 months before my f card expired. I don’t know about other city halls. Read More
Getting F+ card instead of F card by Guest726712
Hello everyone. I hope all are good. I want to describe my situation and know if there is a possibility of getting F+ card instead of F card. So, i have been in belgium since november 2017. Currently i have 5th card A which expires on 31st October ...
@Meed neu I had the same situation, I went to city hall to ask, the lady checked and told me I could apply for F+, so she asked if she could start the file and I gave a go ahead. As the process was ongoing my F card was about to expire, so I got a ... Read More
Visa for marriage in belgium or cohabitation? by Loulynn
Hello, can someone advice me here please, I am kenyan and my fiance is Belgian, we have known each other for 8 months now, within this 8 months he has traveled to my country kenya oncce(8days) then I have also traveled to belgium on short stay ...
@Loulynn He is the one to do the paper work for you when he come to back here. Then he will send them to you, you make to make an appointment with your embassy, go for interview and they will decide. Read More
Visa for marriage in belgium or cohabitation? by Loulynn
Hello, can someone advice me here please, I am kenyan and my fiance is Belgian, we have known each other for 8 months now, within this 8 months he has traveled to my country kenya oncce(8days) then I have also traveled to belgium on short stay ...
Better get married there. It’s easier and best. Read More
Birth certificates AGAIN? by Waleedov
I read on other threads contradicting information.I went to Gementee last month to check with them about the required documents for nationality. I showed them the birth certificate from 5 years ago when I first came, and other documents and they ...
I applied last year and I had to bring a new recent birth certificate not older than 6 months. Legalised and translated. Better confirm again. Their website states clearly you need a new one. Good luck. Read More
Withdrawal of Card F after divorce by Guest3695478
Hey everyone. This forum has been very useful for me and many others. I just wanted to know regarding withdrawal of card F after divorce with Belgian partner. Anyone having personal experience or information related to this matter of divorce in ...
What I have heard is you must have a vast contract. 3 years together with your better half. I don’t want to mislead you. Read More
Withdrawal of Card F after divorce by Guest3695478
Hey everyone. This forum has been very useful for me and many others. I just wanted to know regarding withdrawal of card F after divorce with Belgian partner. Anyone having personal experience or information related to this matter of divorce in ...
If you have children nothing changes Read More
Driving License exchange by Adeyola
Good day everyone, Any info on how long is the waiting time to exchange driving license from other country? I have a list of countries from which they accept the exchange but want to have an idea how long it might take. Will appreciate your ...
There are rules also, if you read on your own and fail 2 exams you have to go to a recognised school to learn for some number of hours. Then after you get a paper valid for 3 years (not sure). With that paper you can do as many exams till you pass. ... Read More
Driving License exchange by Adeyola
Good day everyone, Any info on how long is the waiting time to exchange driving license from other country? I have a list of countries from which they accept the exchange but want to have an idea how long it might take. Will appreciate your ...
It’s was the same for me so I had to do theory first if you pass (41/50) then you can go for practice. You can go for practice but you have to choose to go to school follow 20 hours then you can drive alone with an L. Driving alone you get a ... Read More
Family reunion visa rejected by ravenborn6
Hello guys I'm just disappointed my visa was rejected due to insufficient amount which it wasn't even mentioned specifically that it has to be 120% amount for visa application. We want to do appeal but we need at list a good migration ...
If your husband lives in Belgium. There are so many immigration lawyers in Antwerpen, Brussels and Brugge. He can also look up on the internet. Read More
Why is there so much racism here in Brussels? by Sandels98
Hi guys, I was born and have lived here almost all of my life here in Brussels but but within the last couple of years I've noticed that this city has significantly more racism when compared to other cities. I'm biracial (Finnish-Jamaican) ...
Racism is everywhere you just have to do you. Read More
How much does it cost a consultation with a dermatologist in Belgium? by aphxtwin
Hey. I am having some pimples/acne problems, so I am considering to go to a dermatologist and get something for it. But how much does it cost? Will my insurance pay a part of it? I could go in West Flanders or Brussels. thanks
You get a portion back of what you paid from your mutuality. I think if you get a letter from your house doctor you get back more (am not sure though). In my case I asked recommendations from colleagues. Read More
Belgian nationality by Jaci78
I have a question about applying for nationality hope someone can advice me. Today I applied for nationality but they want certificate for Nederlands which I have but it’s deel certificate. The school can only provide a certificate /diploma ...
I have a colleague she is from African and has Belgian national. By the time she got it her son was still in Africa so when she brought her son here, he was give F card. So the same case might apply to your situation. Read More
Belgian nationality by Jaci78
I have a question about applying for nationality hope someone can advice me. Today I applied for nationality but they want certificate for Nederlands which I have but it’s deel certificate. The school can only provide a certificate /diploma ...
Nope. The only normal post I got in my mail box was my documents plus the letter. Read More
Belgian nationality by Jaci78
I have a question about applying for nationality hope someone can advice me. Today I applied for nationality but they want certificate for Nederlands which I have but it’s deel certificate. The school can only provide a certificate /diploma ...
Hi Kash, I got to know that my file was accepted because the lady said in city said she will send it immediately. The day I went to city hall and the day police came for control was 3 weeks. Then April I got a mail with all my documents plus a ... Read More
Open a KBC bank account with 19TER by Amber2021
Hi, I would like to know if it is possible to open a KBC bank account with temporary document from the Commune. I am legally cohabitating with a Belgian citizen and I have received my 19TER after declaring family reunion in the migration office, I ...
Hi, In 2014 I tried with an orange card they refused but they accepted my passport and address in my orange card. May try with your passport plus orange card. Read More
From F card to citizenship - not possible before 5 years expires? by ZazaBE
Dear All, I have been wondering if some of you can give me advice or share their experience on how and if I can acquire BE citizenship. According to the Belgian government web-site ...
Keeping fingers crossed for you too. I got mine in 3 months. Read More
Belgian nationality by Jaci78
I have a question about applying for nationality hope someone can advice me. Today I applied for nationality but they want certificate for Nederlands which I have but it’s deel certificate. The school can only provide a certificate /diploma ...
Hi, I applied mine 04/01 and the lady at city hall told me she is gonna forward my file to brugge and 3 weeks later the police came for control. Things here go fast example in most city halls when you apply for a new Id you told to wait 2 weeks in ... Read More
Belgian nationality by Jaci78
I have a question about applying for nationality hope someone can advice me. Today I applied for nationality but they want certificate for Nederlands which I have but it’s deel certificate. The school can only provide a certificate /diploma ...
You welcome. Be patient and it will be ok. Good luck. Read More
Belgian nationality by Jaci78
I have a question about applying for nationality hope someone can advice me. Today I applied for nationality but they want certificate for Nederlands which I have but it’s deel certificate. The school can only provide a certificate /diploma ...
It was a surprise visit. Luckily we had just come from my country so we were in quarantine. He came on a Sunday. We were actually surprised because we thought he was here to control if we are still in quarantine. Read More
Belgian nationality by Jaci78
I have a question about applying for nationality hope someone can advice me. Today I applied for nationality but they want certificate for Nederlands which I have but it’s deel certificate. The school can only provide a certificate /diploma ...
Sandeep! 3 weeks after submitting my papers and file accepted. The policeman came in the morning. He went round the house asking questions, my husband went round with him. He came to me and asked questions like My religion? Do I practice it? My ... Read More
Belgium Nationality Application by didairforever
Hello Everyone, My situation is that i am a Filipina married with a Belgian military . we are together 10 years this month. Since my husband and I met he is working abroad as member of the Belgium military delegation in the EUROCOPRS in France , ...
Be patient if everything is right with paper work you will get it. Good luck. Read More
Belgian nationality by Jaci78
I have a question about applying for nationality hope someone can advice me. Today I applied for nationality but they want certificate for Nederlands which I have but it’s deel certificate. The school can only provide a certificate /diploma ...
Hi Sandeep, I applied January 4th. I got my letter today and on it the decision was made on 09/04. Basically in 3 months and a few days. Read More
Belgian nationality by Jaci78
I have a question about applying for nationality hope someone can advice me. Today I applied for nationality but they want certificate for Nederlands which I have but it’s deel certificate. The school can only provide a certificate /diploma ...
Update. Today I got a letter saying my request for nationality has been accepted. Thanks everyone for your answers. Read More
D visa refusal by sheilasheila943692
Hello everyone! Am Christina from Uganda I was denied family reunion visa on 8th February 2021, reason they gave me was that we married too fast, we didn't have big wedding party and also that our age difference and my work too, which we ...
May be you should reapply and add extra info or documents too. Age shouldn’t be a reason. I have seen couples with a huge age difference and still got accepted. Read More
Orange Card and legal days before that by Jazebe
I live in Belgium since September 2015 (always legally, uninterrupted, I didn’t leave Belgium even for a single day), I started studying Master na Master in Belgian university ( In english and in dutch ) I hold C1 certificate in Dutch and I ...
Every situation is different. Best talk to an immigration lawyer. Here you will get mixed up and more confused. Read More
Belgian citizenship and AI(Orange card) by Edigj
Hello, I came in BE in 2015 as Non-EU student. I was issued and 1 year A card. I renewed the card twice in 2016 and 2017. In 2017 I applied to changed the status to F card (Belgian spouse). Status F(family member ob Belgian was approved after 6 ...
Hi. I applied for F+ 6 months before my card expired. I sent a mail to city hall and they started the process. Where I live things are fine different 3 months before my card expired I got mail from city hall that my F card is expiring to go get a ... Read More
From F card to citizenship - not possible before 5 years expires? by ZazaBE
Dear All, I have been wondering if some of you can give me advice or share their experience on how and if I can acquire BE citizenship. According to the Belgian government web-site ...
Yes experienced that with a lawyer. Some are good. You have lots of options. Good luck. Read More
From F card to citizenship - not possible before 5 years expires? by ZazaBE
Dear All, I have been wondering if some of you can give me advice or share their experience on how and if I can acquire BE citizenship. According to the Belgian government web-site ...
You are very right if the relationship goes sour you loose but if you have a child involved it will not affect you that much then you have to do a family reunion with your child. I was in your situation thinking the same but I had a child. All in ... Read More
From F card to citizenship - not possible before 5 years expires? by ZazaBE
Dear All, I have been wondering if some of you can give me advice or share their experience on how and if I can acquire BE citizenship. According to the Belgian government web-site ...
You can choose to use a lawyer but in my case I waited till my card expired. I did a lot of research and went to see an immigration lawyer and he told me the same thin to wait till it expired. Try your luck with a lawyer might work. Read More
From F card to citizenship - not possible before 5 years expires? by ZazaBE
Dear All, I have been wondering if some of you can give me advice or share their experience on how and if I can acquire BE citizenship. According to the Belgian government web-site ...
Yeah I think around 2018 cause I had the same thing as you I went to ask and they told me to come back when my F card expires. Rules change every year I guess. My orange card period didn’t even count. Read More
From F card to citizenship - not possible before 5 years expires? by ZazaBE
Dear All, I have been wondering if some of you can give me advice or share their experience on how and if I can acquire BE citizenship. According to the Belgian government web-site ...
Hi, I hate to disappoint you but they are correct. You can only apply after your card has expired. Read More
Belgian citizenship and AI(Orange card) by Edigj
Hello, I came in BE in 2015 as Non-EU student. I was issued and 1 year A card. I renewed the card twice in 2016 and 2017. In 2017 I applied to changed the status to F card (Belgian spouse). Status F(family member ob Belgian was approved after 6 ...
Hi! My situation I applied nationality in January this year but before then I was on F card before it expired I applied for F+ got it in November 2020. The this year January I sent my file and early February I got police control now waiting on ... Read More
D visa refusal by sheilasheila943692
Hello everyone! Am Christina from Uganda I was denied family reunion visa on 8th February 2021, reason they gave me was that we married too fast, we didn't have big wedding party and also that our age difference and my work too, which we ...
Are you in Belgium or Uganda? Read More
meet online, chat by Mary500
is there an online mum's / parents' (support) group? not only for problems, to meet and share info, experience, daily life things, etc, contact other parents, hear each other, I recently moved to Ypres, beautiful little town, but almost no ...
Hi. I used to live in Ieper. Small boring town. Where are you from? Read More
Immigration abuse /short stay visa for girlfriend by alphabetcity
Hello everyone. Wish you a healthy year. I have an immigration question. it's a long, painful and awful story but I have to tell you the circumstances in order to understand the situation. . I met my partner online 15 years ago. We were in ...
To add to what Amber2021 has said, you will look like you jealous of the new girl he has. Please heal first and start fighting for your justice. Many have been killed in the name of he loves me and I love him. Read More
Immigration abuse /short stay visa for girlfriend by alphabetcity
Hello everyone. Wish you a healthy year. I have an immigration question. it's a long, painful and awful story but I have to tell you the circumstances in order to understand the situation. . I met my partner online 15 years ago. We were in ...
Am really sorry to hear about this. Unfortunate many foreign girls/women have gone through this, the worst scenario was found dead somewhere and nothing was done to the guy. I wish you the best and I hope and pray you get justice. Thank God for ... Read More
Immigration abuse /short stay visa for girlfriend by alphabetcity
Hello everyone. Wish you a healthy year. I have an immigration question. it's a long, painful and awful story but I have to tell you the circumstances in order to understand the situation. . I met my partner online 15 years ago. We were in ...
Am not an expert on this but when you done live in the same address more than a year the judge can grant him divorce and he can bring the other woman here. Read More
Immigration abuse /short stay visa for girlfriend by alphabetcity
Hello everyone. Wish you a healthy year. I have an immigration question. it's a long, painful and awful story but I have to tell you the circumstances in order to understand the situation. . I met my partner online 15 years ago. We were in ...
Dear! I just want to say I empathise with you and I hope you get justice. Many African girls have died in the arms of such men. Read More
New rules for Permanent Resident by Alpaci
Hello Everyone Can someone please explain the amendment in Belgium rule for getting Permanent Resident in 2020? Is it not possible to get Permanent Resident under limited contract even if we completed 5 years ?
I got my permanent resident card last month and it took 6 months. I know a friend of mine who has never worked in Belgium and she got hers after 6 months. Read More
Student Jobs by KAIS_90
Hey guys, I am a new student here I came in September last year, I am starting to learn Dutch, but I am no way near being good enough to work in a dutch environment, I have been trying to find something since October, but every job requires either ...
Listen it’s not that you not lucky. It’s the timing is not good. Have faith, focus, learn your Dutch and be persistent. Read More
Student Jobs by KAIS_90
Hey guys, I am a new student here I came in September last year, I am starting to learn Dutch, but I am no way near being good enough to work in a dutch environment, I have been trying to find something since October, but every job requires either ...
Yes! I told them I had basic Dutch and that I understood, main problem was speaking. Luckily for me they needed people because it was Sumer time and where I live most tourists were English speaking. Read More
Student Jobs by KAIS_90
Hey guys, I am a new student here I came in September last year, I am starting to learn Dutch, but I am no way near being good enough to work in a dutch environment, I have been trying to find something since October, but every job requires either ...
Hi, I started by looking in vdab my Dutch was so bad but I got the job. I worked in hotels kamermeisje and since then my Dutch has improved. Read More
Belgian nationality by Jaci78
I have a question about applying for nationality hope someone can advice me. Today I applied for nationality but they want certificate for Nederlands which I have but it’s deel certificate. The school can only provide a certificate /diploma ...
So basically am good with whatever I presented in city hall right? Read More
Belgian nationality by Jaci78
I have a question about applying for nationality hope someone can advice me. Today I applied for nationality but they want certificate for Nederlands which I have but it’s deel certificate. The school can only provide a certificate /diploma ...
Hi Alex! I have been working for the last 7 years the only time I didn’t work was when I was pregnant with my 2 babies. I don’t have the A2 because before I got my Id I was illegal for 2 years so I learnt Dutch through friends whom I ... Read More
Belgian nationality
I have a question about applying for nationality hope someone can advice me. Today I applied for nationality but they want certificate for Nederlands which I have but it’s deel certificate. The school can only provide a certificate /diploma ... Read More